Nigerian singer David Adeleke, known as Davido, released his sixth studio album, Oriadé, on July 31, 2026.
He chose the date on purpose as it marks exactly 15 years since he began his professional music career.
Oriadé is a Yoruba word combining “Ori,” meaning destiny, and “Adé,” meaning crown. It translates to “the crowned head.” The album has 13 tracks and features Black Sherif, Aya Nakamura, Leon Thomas, Mayorkun, and Llona. It follows his 2025 project, 5ive, which reached number two on the Billboard World Albums chart. Davido also announced an international tour to support the new record.
In the days leading up to the release, Davido gave interviews that revealed personal details about his past and his current life.
Speaking to Vibe Magazine on Thursday, he described a 2014 incident in Ghana that left him feeling suicidal. He said he invited a woman back to his hotel room after a show, and she later posted a photo of him sleeping online. He said the fallout overwhelmed him.
“My daddy was calling me. My sisters were calling me. If I saw the balcony that day, I would have jumped,” he said.
He said he was young at the time and did not fully understand the consequences of his actions. He described the experience as a turning point that changed how he thinks about privacy and fame.
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In the same interview, he explained why he often dresses down in public despite his wealth. He recalled a trip to the South of France where he went out in shorts and slippers without his watch.
“I’ve been on jets, I’ve been flying, I’ve been in all these places since I was a baby. I’ve been seeing money since I was a baby. So all these things don’t really excite me,” he said.
He added that he sometimes prefers to drive a Toyota to the supermarket in Atlanta instead of one of his luxury cars.
In a separate livestream with Davrel, Davido spoke about how his life has changed since marrying his wife, Chioma, and becoming a father. He said his home no longer holds the large crowds it once did. “I can no longer have 100 people in my house like before,” he said.
He said he speaks to Chioma every day regardless of his schedule. He also disclosed that he spends between $200,000 and $300,000 a month on himself, not including costs for his wife, children, jewelry and cars. He said the amount is lower when he is in the United States, where he described his lifestyle as quieter.
Reaction on X followed both the interviews and the album release. Music journalist and label associate Asa Asika recalled a recent conversation with Davido about his “baddest” nickname. Other users praised the new record, with one calling it a “masterpiece.” A collaboration from the album, “B4 B4” with Mayorkun and Fola, reached number seven on the Apple Music Nigeria Top Songs chart shortly after release.
